Grand Sumo Nishinomiya Tournament

This touring event offers close encounters with rikishi and features diverse attractions enjoyed by everyone from sumo beginners to devoted fans. Beyond the matches themselves, must-see performances not found at regular tournaments include the "hair-styling demonstration", where visitors observe the iconic topknot (oichomage) being styled on popular rikishi, and the "shokkiri" – a comical performance demonstrating forbidden techniques and rare winning methods. The tour also offers unique interaction opportunities, including handshake sessions and photo opportunities with popular rikishi.

Tickets:

• Tamari S seats: ¥18,000

• Tamari A seats: ¥17,000

• Pair mat seats: ¥32,000

• Stand chair S seats: ¥15,000

• Arena chair S seats: ¥15,000

• Arena wheelchair seats: ¥32,000

• 2nd floor chair A seats: ¥8,500

• 2nd floor chair B seats: ¥7,000

Souvenir/Bento Sets (optional add-ons, advance purchase only):

• Yokozuna souvenir set with bento: ¥6,000 (4 sumo souvenirs, special bento, tea, pamphlet)

• Ozeki souvenir set with bento: ¥4,000 (3 sumo souvenirs, special bento, tea, pamphlet)

• "Sumo-loving women" souvenir set with bento: ¥4,000 (bath salt and hand & nail cream in assorted colours, special bento, tea, pamphlet)

• Bento set with pamphlet: ¥2,500 (special bento, tea, pamphlet)

General ticket sales begin Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 through Ticket Pia (P-code: 866-770) via web or Seven-Eleven outlets; Lawson Ticket (L-code: 58128) via web or Lawson and Ministop outlets; and e+ (eplus) via web or FamilyMart outlets.

Notes:

• Souvenir set tickets available by advance purchase only. Redeemable at venue exchange counter 10:30 –14:30

• Souvenir and bento tickets alone do not permit entry; separate seating tickets required.

• Bento contents are standard across all ticket types.

• First-floor seats are shoe-free; please bring slippers.

• All first-floor spectators require a seat (infants included). Preschool children are prohibited from Tamari S seats for safety reasons.

• Second-floor only: children under 4 may sit on parent's lap free of charge. Separate seats available at regular ticket price.

• Stand chair S seats are tiered but have no backrests.

• Arena chair S seats have backrests but are on flat ground.

• Second-floor visitors cannot enter the first-floor arena.

• Pair mat and wheelchair tickets sold in units of two.